The Story Of The Exploding Pants Epidemic Of 1930s New Zealand
This post was originally published on this siteYes, in the early 1930s, New Zealand was plagued by an actual surge in exploding pants. FlickrA backyard […]
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Pierre Brassau, The Esteemed Artist – And Chimpanzee
This post was originally published on this siteEven after learning Pierre Brassau was Peter the Chimp, critics still commended his work, and one man even […]
The Bizarre, Accidental Death Of Clement Vallandigham
This post was originally published on this siteClement Vallandigham was in the middle of demonstrating how another man might have accidentally killed himself — then […]
Ambergris — How Rare Whale Vomit Ended Up In Your Perfume
This post was originally published on this siteThrough history, perfumeries have used ambergris as a binding agent. But where exactly does the mysterious ingredient come […]
Vin Mariani — The Cocaine-Laced Wine Loved By Popes, Thomas Edison, And Ulysses S. Grant
This post was originally published on this siteVin Mariani was advertised to reduce your hunger, aid digestion, cure the flu, and best of all, fill […]
The Mystery Of Rosalia Lombardo, The Child Mummy Who Can “Open Her Eyes”
This post was originally published on this siteNot only did a secret formula allow Rosalia Lombardo to become one of Earth’s best-preserved mummies, but many […]
17 Real-Life Monsters And The Truth Behind Each
This post was originally published on this site 1 of 35 Indonesian Hairy Blob This giant, almost impossible to identify blob washed up on a […]
How Mayor Stubbs The Cat Held One Alaskan Town’s Highest Office For 20 Years
This post was originally published on this siteFor two decades, Mayor Stubbs the cat officially held the highest office in one small town in Alaska. […]
How Vladimir Demikhov Actually Made A Two-Headed Dog
This post was originally published on this siteThough it’s hard to believe that Soviet scientist Vladimir Demikhov actually made a two-headed dog, these surreal photos […]
Lysol Was Once Used As Birth Control – And Poisoned A Lot Of Women
This post was originally published on this siteWith few options available to women, Lysol’s advertising as a feminine product made it one of the most […]
A Look Back At The Disturbing Practice Of Gibbeting
This post was originally published on this siteGibbeted bodies would stink so badly that nearby residents would have to shut their windows to keep the […]
Britain Had A Wild Plan To Make Icebergs Into Aircraft Carriers During World War II
This post was originally published on this siteProject Habakkuk was an ill-fated projected designed to harness natural resources into weapons of war. It did not […]
The Story Of King Adolf Frederick And How He Ate Himself To Death
This post was originally published on this siteKing Adolf Frederick sat down for a rather large meal on Shrove Tuesday in 1771. It would be […]
The Story Of The Zoologist Who Ate Everything – Including A King’s Heart
This post was originally published on this siteWilliam Buckland ate as many species of animals as he could. But the weirdest thing he ate was […]
How Hundreds Of Kids Witnessed The “Death” Of Santa Claus After He Jumped Out Of A Plane
This post was originally published on this siteLowly newspaper reporter John McPhee just wanted to surprise some kids at a Christmas parade, but actually ended […]
Turns Out The “Ice Cream Song” From Our Childhood Is Incredibly Racist
This post was originally published on this siteThe tune’s popularity in America and its association with ice cream trucks are the result of decades of […]
The Death Of Tightrope Walker Karl Wallenda [VIDEO]
This post was originally published on this siteKarl Wallenda’s final – and tragic – tightrope walk was caught on video in San Juan, Puerto Rico. […]
31 Creepy Pictures From The Early History Of Dentistry
This post was originally published on this siteFrom the bizarre to the creepy, the history of dentistry reveals some tools and procedures that will terrify […]
Kindlifresserbrunnen: The Mysterious Child-Eating Statue Of Bern
This post was originally published on this siteWhile no one knows for sure why the Kindlifresserbrunnen was built, there are several theories as to why […]
Three Revered Historical Civilizations That Embraced Pedophilia
This post was originally published on this siteThough the subject is highly taboo now, three of the most revered cultures of all time practiced pedophilia […]
The Story Of The Landkreuzer P. 1500 — Hitler’s 1,000 Ton Super Tank
This post was originally published on this siteThe Landkreuzer P. 1000 Ratte would have been the largest, heaviest tank ever created. ullstein bild/Getty ImagesAdolf Hitler […]
Scientists May Have Found A Bone Fragment Belonging To The Real Santa Claus
This post was originally published on this siteSt. Nicholas of Myra was known to be both wealthy and very generous, traits that inspired the story […]
The Twisted Tale Of Richard Ramirez — The “Night Stalker” Serial Killer
This post was originally published on this siteOver just 14 months, Richard Ramirez killed 13 people and attempted to kill 5 more. Getty ImagesRichard Ramirez […]
Awful Painting Bought For Less Than $1 Turns Out To Be A Hitler
This post was originally published on this siteThe work of art is an aquarelle, a painting created out of thin watercolors, that depicts the Neutor, […]
The Heinous Crimes Of Robert Berdella – The Kansas City Butcher [PHOTOS]
This post was originally published on this siteThroughout each of his murders, Robert Berdella kept detailed notes and photos of his tortured and raped victims. […]